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+---
+'@backstage/backend-plugin-api': minor
+---
+
+Introduced new package for creating backend plugins using the new alpha backend plugin framework.
+This package is still considered **EXPERIMENTAL** and things will change without warning. Do not use this for production.
diff --git a/.changeset/lazy-steaks-tell.md b/.changeset/lazy-steaks-tell.md
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+---
+'@backstage/plugin-catalog-node': minor
+---
+
+Added alpha exports for the new experimental backend system.
diff --git a/.changeset/polite-moose-beam.md b/.changeset/polite-moose-beam.md
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+---
+'@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend': minor
+---
+
+Export experimental `catalogPlugin` for the new backend system. This export is not considered stable and should not be used in production.
diff --git a/.changeset/short-wolves-applaud.md b/.changeset/short-wolves-applaud.md
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+---
+'@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend': minor
+---
+
+Export experimental `scaffolderCatalogExtension` for the new backend system. This export is not considered stable and should not be used in production.
diff --git a/.changeset/swift-plants-fix.md b/.changeset/swift-plants-fix.md
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+---
+'@backstage/backend-app-api': minor
+---
+
+Add initial plumbing for creating backends using the experimental backend framework.
+
+This package is highly **EXPERIMENTAL** and should not be used in production.